BABY, YOURE A FIREWORK.

I was lucky enough to be able to snap some pictures while Joe and I's family was here. The pictures are of our god children/niece and nephew Ethan 5 years old, and Ava 1y 6month old. You also see appearances from their parents, Vanesa and Jeffrey, my fiance's brother. You also sorta see my fiance. That's his arm in the last picture, and you can see him standing with Ethan, and his brother watching the sort of kid friendly-but not really kid friendly, fireworks. 

I will keep uploading more, and will share them with you as I go. I took a lot of the fireworks. I love to do that. Sometimes you end up with cool effects without even having to do anything with your camera. That's the type of photo taker that I am. I like to stand back, and let everyone do their natural thing, and I just snap away. I also don't like to edit the pictures TOO much. As cliche' as it might sound, I like to keep things real.  Not knocking anyone who edits a lot.

I am a beginner, and am learning as I go. In the near future I hope to share with you the other half of this blog. My photography blog. Its a working process. 

As for my personal life, I am doing well. Got some things going on, and many things to look forward to. I will share all of those with you sooner than later, I promise! Also, expect more Vlogs! I love making those. Its funny when you look back at your younger self in videos. The way you talked, the things you said. I laugh at myself, and I enjoy it : )

I hope you're well! If not, then trust me it will get better! Just give it time. Kisses! Kisses!

PS. This heat has got to go! That is all.

Time Stops For Noone

Its already February, and so much has happened. February seems to be a great month when it comes to my fiance and I, and our little family (fur babies included). I will go into more details as things get more concrete. My family is doing well for the most part, except for my mami, she has some type of skin issues going on right now, but is on her way to recovery.

New years eve is a pretty big deal at the Garcia/Guillot household, and we like to bring it in with music, games, talks, laughter, hugs, and food/drinks! Let me share some of the pictures that I managed to capture. FYI: My sister in law took a lot more pictures, which include the family photos of myself and my family. My battery died : ( 

Mama, our grandma. Tia Nancy, Baby Liam, Genesis, Jose, 

Darren and Malvina (couple, and parents to Liam)

Genesis creepin', Joe, and Liam

Liam and his daddy, Darren

Titi, no more pictures! But, can you blame me? Coshita linda, mi pollito.

Joe, and I

Lol, caught off guard

And here are two adorable pictures of Daisy, and Abby.

Daisy: I love my timothy hay!

Abby: Yeah, you eat that hay, and I'll take care of this.

Reach for the stars*
*xo, c i n d y.

TwentyFuckingThirteen.

I know, I know, it has been a hot minute since I last updated. I have just been going through somethings. Nothing too bad, but all that I will say is that anxiety is a bitch. I can also say that I am on a mission, a mission to do things for myself that I never knew needed to be done, or shall I say learn. Therapy has helped me see this. The right questions, can sometimes have you stuck and having a "Wow, I never realized that about myself, and I want to change, for the better." I realized that I have a hard time expressing how I feel, and an even harder time telling others how what they do to me make me feel. Whether its hurting me, or taking my kindness for weakness, are just a couple of examples. I cant wait to begin that year long journey of my life.

In other news, happy new year! I don't know what the new year holds for this blog because, my interests are changing. I still sort of like makeup, and am proud to say that my last purchase was a small one, and it was a couple of months ago. I only get things that I need, or run out of. No more going crazy with nail polish purchases. I can proudly say that I can walk into a nail polish store or aisle, and walk away without a single bottle if I don't see a color that I must have. Before it was more of a, "Oh this looks nice, so does this." To not even open those bottles afterwards. 

I have a lot of plans, and goals. I am already working towards them. What is a goal for you? I no longer do resolutions, I just go with the flow, and give myself random goals as the year goes by. Oh! Did I mention that from May to December I lost 25 pounds? I am satisfied with that. I am at my goal weight, after so so so many years of trying to get there. Walking, that is what helped. I walk a lot at work, and they just came off. 

Follow me on Instagram for my random pictures: Ladycin

I apologize for the lack of pictures in this entry. You'll live lol. Kisses!!!

*xo, c i n d y.

February the 14th is right around the corner. That means that we should all prepare ourselves to bare with those that get overly excited for the day, or absolutely hate it. Which one are you? Me? It's not much of a big deal for me. If you would've asked me this question during my early to mid teens, I would've said "I hate that day!" since I was never able to spend it with my at the time boyfriend (we lived in different cities)

The day that means more to me, is the next day, Feb 15th. Why? Because that was when my boyfriend asked me out... 8 years ago! We tend to just relax on the 14th, and do something special on the 15th. I can't believe that it has been this long! We often tease each other and say "You were supposed to be a fling! And look!" ha ha ha. That's just how we are with each other. We are best friends, joke together, laugh together, and understand that neither of us are perfect. I keep falling more and more in love with him every day. Ehem.. Yes, I am feeling extra lovey dovey these days lol. Especially as the day nears.

Let me share some of these images (and love) with you. I googled some random val's day things, and here's what came up: (Remember that the 14th isn't just about a boyfriend/girlfriend. It can be a parent, a pet, or a friend. And, if you're anti Hallmark or on a budget, you can always make something.)

* xo, c i n d y.

Decorations and Recuperation...

Christmas decorations 2011. Joe picked the snow man, I picked the fat snowball for our fatty guinea pig Abby, Joe picked the teddy bear for Rocky since he loves them (I found it in Rocky's mouth one day smh) and the Eiffel Tower is mine : ) So are the Uggs, theyre my Christmas present from Joe. I got him the Xbox 360 Kinect, and he got me Just Dance 3, and I got myself Dance Central 2, I think it's called.

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I have been MIA with a good enough reason. I had my surgery! It was on 12/22/2011. We got there at around 5:40 am. I was accompanied by my mom,dad, and Joe (boyfriend). I changed into my gown, they tried to put my iv line in and failed (I have really bad veins). They took me back and I got in a bed in the waiting area, with a whole bunch of other people awaiting surgery. My family was able to join me (at last). We waited until 7:45am and we said our see you laters. I was trying so hard not to cry because my mother was already starting to do so. I told her "Mami, no llore" (mami don't cry) as I was being wheeled away by the anesthesiologist, and a nurse. They took me into the surgery room which was cold as ice. I saw my GYN and she held my hand as the anesthesiologist got my iv in, and put in the medicine. About 1 minute later, my other surgeon came in and said hello. I felt the effects of the drug and knocked out.

The first thing that I remember after waking up, is severe cramping, and complaining about it. I knocked out again, and woke up to the doctor by my side, telling me that due to my bleeding, I would need a blood transfusion. He spoke to me about the surgery and everything else. I was now in the recovery area, thirsty as hell, and with other patients. I would fall in and out of sleep, and nurses at my side ever so often. I really just wanted to be put in a room and reunite with my family. The surgery lasted an hour longer, so it totaled 5 hours. After two pints of blood, some water being given to me from a sponge (it felt as if I had not drank in days weeks even!) around 5 1/2 hours later, I was in a room, and my family was able to come in and see me.

They stayed for about an hour so. I was exhausted and wanted to sleep. My evening nurse was my favorite (Nikki) she was a sweetheart, and I am very thankful for her. That first night wasn't as bad, I had my button that I could press whenever I had pain, and it would give me pain relief. About 6 am the next day, I had to get up and walk around with the help of Nikki. It was the shortest, yet longest walk of my life. I had to get an incision on my bikini line, after the laparoscopic procedure failed due to my bleeding and the size of my fibroid (I found out today that it weighed 1 pound!) I would be in bed for most of my time at the hospital, now being able to get up (with help) to pee a little at a time. I refused to let my body decide that Id have to come home with a catheter. The rest of the time, I had to get up and walk. Joe was/and has been very patient, and helpful. You really fall in love all over again with someone when things like this happen.

I came home late afternoon of Christmas eve. Needless to say it was a sore, painful, uncomfortable, frustrating, yet thankful Christmas. You never hate coughing/sneezing/walking as much as you do after any abdominal procedure. It has been a very emotional, and long journey but here I am, on medical leave. I have 4 more weeks left. I am trying to relax as much as possible, and to just take it easy. I still can't lift anything over 10 lbs, so my poor baby Rocky breaks my heart when he begs, and cries for me to do so, but soon I'll be back to me. A new improved me haha. Happy New Year!!

* con mucho amor, c i n d y.

Halloween, Candles, Dorney, Oh My!

It's the weekend before Halloween! I don't know if I have ever mentioned it on here, how much I love Halloween! It's my favorite, believe it or not. As I type this, it is snowing mush outside. You know, that snow that doesn't stick. I will not let that ruin my Saturday! I have plans of going to see Paranormal Activity 3 (say that with an English accent). I don't know why I do this to myself lol. I was scared with the first one, the second didn't do much for me. Inside of our apartment, all of the lights are off. Only light is the one from outside, which isn't much, and a fall scented candle.

Things at work have been okay. One of the trouble making co workers has been out on medical leave. She'll return on Monday, and we are all hoping for the best. Yes, there is always something going on up there, but with her gone, there has been a sense of peace. Oh, what an ugly truth.

I am feeling better. My month long period has finally ended! The heat flashes continue. My mom has let me borrow one of her fans to help with that. I might need a tiny one for my desk at work, we'll see. Anyway, I have to buy scarves and hats for the Winter weather, I also need to buy a hooded coat. My wants are other things too haha. Any excuse for some shopping right?Last week my cousins and I went to a Halloween party hosted by one of Malvina's managers. Idk if I mentioned it but, she and her bf moved in with my parents in my old bedroom, which they rent, back in July. Things have happened and I feel like I have a love hate relationship towards her, but I won't air any of that out online.

This post will be full of random shots. Enjoy! These will all be from September's Dorney Park trip with Joe's job. My brother, his nephew, Joe and I went.

Tiny yummy cone!

My oldest bro, and Joe. They went shopping together lol. They're good friends, or "bros".

Next stop. Steel Force. Only Luis (bro's live in nephew) went on w/ me.

Free fall! The best one ever. This thing makes me cry out for Jesus! I like the green one. It takes you up slowly, then unexpectedly drops you. Again, Luis was the only one to join me. Joe hate's costers! And my bro had just eaten.

Look what was won for me!

How cute is their stamp?

This is from right now! My one of many candles.

Last but not least, a kiss from me to you!...

Last week at the Halloween Party

* con mucho amor, c i n d y.

Bringing in 2011

January is winding down, and I have yet to share pictures from my family's New Year's Eve celebration! Shame on me.

My mother's side of the family is the one that we are the closest to. And I see that happening with my relationship as well because of the living situation. His family lives in the Bronx, NY, and my parents live here a few minutes away from us.

My famiy visits often. We get together as much as we can, and we are blessed in that department, being that not everyone can do that with their families. My brother and his wife came down from Long Island, NY and spent a few days with my parents, so they took part in the bash. Enjoy the pictures and peek into the Garcia/Guillot clan.

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My cousin's hand (bottom) and mine. I did both our nails.


The men bonding lol. Left to right: My brother, my boyfriend Joe, and Malvina's (my cousin) boyfriend Darren.


A tradition of ours is to eat 12 grapes and make 1 wish for each. I was so hammered I probably only made 6 wishes lol. Here I am with my cousins; Jose, Genesis, and Malvina. They're bro and sisters.


I love this girl to pieces! Here I am again, with my girly Geni.


Malvi, my brother Francisco, and I.


Malvi, Francisco, his wife Miguelina, Geni, and I.


Geni with her rose.


Sisterly love.


Poor guy, he was sick (he gave Joe and I the flu!) and they were sitting on him, haha!


Shots! Shots! Shots! Lol, she was my personal bartender that night.


Don't mind me. I was feeling myself that evening lol.


Hey, look this way!


There we go!


My brother bought enough roses for all of the women there, and he gave them to us right after the ball dropped :) No photoshop either!


Again :)

I posted one with the hubby from this night a few entries back : ) I hope you enjoyed these! I plan to share some videos from that night as well, just not right now lol. All of the resizing and stuff is tiring haha. There were a lot more pictures but, they were more candid. I love those, taking pictures when the subject isn't aware, and doesn't even notice that their picture was taken. Watch out around me! Have a great day!

* con mucho amor, c i n d y.